Drake Harvey records opening-round 64 at 2026 U.S. Amateur
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 12:48 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Drake Harvey shot a 6-under 64 in his opening round at the 2026 U.S. Amateur on August 11 at Merion Golf Club. Harvey's score matches the achievement of Lee Mackey Jr. and Ben Crenshaw as the only players to card a 64 at this venue during USGA championships. Starting on hole 11, he had eight birdies paired with two bogeys, showcasing a strong finish with five birdies in his last seven holes. Harvey will compete in the second round at Philadelphia Country Club. The top 64 players will advance to match play beginning Wednesday at Merion.
- •Drake Harvey carded a 64 to lead at Merion.
- •He finished with eight birdies and two bogeys.
- •Harvey will play his second round at Philadelphia Country Club.
- •Top 64 players advance to match play starting Wednesday.
- •Merion has hosted the U.S. Amateur seven times.
- 12:48 PMYahoo Sports — Drake Harvey adds name to Merion history with opening-round 64 at 2026 U.S. Amateur
"Drake Harvey joins Lee Mackey Jr. (1950 U.S. Open) and Ben Crenshaw (1981 U.S. Open) as the only players to card rounds of 64 at Merion.
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